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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/2007 P&Z Minutes CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES DATE : August 8, 2007 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:54 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Michael Hyde n, Perry Laden, Robert Nelson, Brian Pogalz (Vice Chair), Michael Root, Paul Tralle (Chair) MEMBERS ABSENT : Rob Rafferty STAFF PRESENT : Paul Bengts on, Jeff Smyser, Jim Studenski I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning a nd Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on August 8, 2007. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 11, 2007 Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to approve the July 11, 2007 Minutes. Motion was supported by Mr. Laden. Motion ca rried 4 - 0. (Nelson abstained.) IV. OPEN MIKE Chair Tralle declared Op en Mike at 6:33 p.m. There was no one present for Open Mike. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to close Open Mi ke at 6:34 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. V. ACTION ITEMS APPROVED MINUTES Planning & Zoning Board August 8, 2007 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING for a Co nditional Use Permit for a Rural Residential Planned Unit Development to be called Moon Marsh, 8300 East Rondeau Lake Road, Brian Wessel Mr. Smyser presented the staff report. Mr. Smyser discussed items that have been resolved since the last meeting, including stormwater volume, building pads and lot li nes, groundwater eleva tion, septic design and function. Staff recommended a pproval with the conditions as listed in the staff report. Staff explained that the homeowner’s asso ciation will be responsible for owning and maintaining the private road. Mr. Smyser explained the septic system design that will be used on the development, and added that staff is impressed with the sophistic ated system. Mr. Smyser noted that there will be a maintenance agreement in place for the septic system. Mr. Tralle reopened the P ublic Hearing at 6:42 p.m Mr. Brian Wessel, 8300 East Rondeau Lake Roa d, applicant, stated that he appreciates the board’s input and staff’s cooperation. He said he is looking forward to going before city council with this project. Mr. Laden asked how the AUAR process went for Mr. Wessel. Mr. Wessel responded that the AUAR was very appropriate to protect the environment. Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to close the Publ ic Hearing at 6:44 p.m. Motion supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Laden made a MOTION to recommend ap proval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Rural Residential Planned Unit Development to be called Moon Marsh at 7330 Lake Drive, with the conditions of approva l as listed in the staff report. Motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 5 - 0. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Concept Plan of Main Street Village Mr. Smyser reviewed a concept plan for Main Street Village. Mr. Smyser stressed the importance of circulation for traffic flow and safety. He explained that staff is still reviewing options for this site. Mr. Smyser noted that staff is waiting fo r geotechnical information, including soil borings. He stated that staff recently learne d that MnDOT turned right-of-way (old Otter Lake Road) back to Anoka County, whic h may help facilitate the project. Planning & Zoning Board August 8, 2007 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Smyser explained that phasing is planned for the development due to a slow market. He assured the board that circulation w ill connect throughout the site, adding that circulation elements will be complete d as the site continues to develop. Staff advised the applicant to submit a peak parking analysis for proposed users, and will continue to tweak parking areas shown on the plat to improve the plan. Colored elevations will be required with the submitta l application. Staff will suggest enhancing architectural features, however Mr. Smyser not ed that he has been impressed with the design and materials that have been submitted. Staff stated that all buildings are within maximum building heights and the applicant has submitted signage specifications. Mr. Smyser asked for input from board memb ers in order to achieve the best possible development. Mr. Pogalz asked if there is a timeline for the reconstruction of the bridge. Staff replied it is projected for 2010, as funding has not been completely addressed. Mr. Pogalz asked if the devel oper would still like to begin the project th is year, and staff responded they believe so. Board member concerns included the city’s tr ail system plan, opportunities for pedestrian areas and traffic flow w ithin the development. Mr. Tom Schutte, Azure Properties, applicant, stated that Azure properties plans to develop three of the corners at this freeway interchange. He stated that they will work with the city on staff and board concerns. Hi s concerns include the interior traffic flow study, a parking plan, and site entrances and intersections. He st ated they intend to include a coffee shop on the co rner with a potentia l patio in the back. He noted that infiltration is a really big and difficult is sue, adding that they became aware at the Environmental Board meeting that they ar e not in complete conformance with the necessary requirements, but are wo rking with staff on this issue. Mr. Schutte introduced Kathy A nderson, architect, and SunTid e Realty staff, who were present for questions. Mr. Pogalz stated concern a bout the traffic plan accomm odating large trucks. Kathy Anderson remarked that their plans have been fine tuned for location and size, noting that it is helpful to have specific users in order to plan details for the site. Ms. Anderson commented that they should be ab le to add glass to the corner treatments of the Main Street facade, but noted that so me users may not buy in to it. They would like to show the board how pedestrians will be able to access the site internally. Mr. Laden stated concern about the image of the city if the ba cks of buildings are continually built against the major roads. He commented that outdoor seating should be in the front of the building, not the back of the building. Ms. Anderson stated that there is room for a small island area that coul d be used for the seating area in front. Planning & Zoning Board August 8, 2007 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Tralle commented on the retail building on Main Street, asking that they tweak the traffic flows and use Old Otter Lake road as an access, possibly for large vehicles. Ms. Anderson displayed a visual example of how th e site will layout in conjunction with the highway. She added that a drive-th rough is proposed for the coffee shop. Ms. Anderson stated that the city has provide d a clear direction fo r them, and they are getting excited and anxious. They would like to be very complete with their project. The board thanked the developer a nd architect for their presentation. B. Update on Comprehensive Plan Mr. Smyser stated that the Advisory Pane l took a bus tour on July 18, in which panel members were asked to comment on specific area s of the city. He noted that staff and consultants are working to review the commen ts and compile draft land use alternatives. Mr. Smyser said they received good feedback from the panel. He added that the next meeting is on August 22, when staff will present a future land use map with alternatives. Mr. Smyser asked board members for co mments on the bus tour. Board members commented that it went well and it was eye ope ning to see areas of th e city they are not familiar with. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Pogalz made a MOTION to adjourn the m eeting at 7:54 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bugge Community Development Assistant